Exercise apparatus

ABSTRACT

This invention relates to an exercise apparatus and more specifically, the Rogo™ exercise device comprising: a board; a box; and a hinge, said hinge removably connects said board and said box.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/391,102, filed on May 20, 2016.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

This invention relates to an exercise apparatus and more specifically, the Rogo™ exercise device comprising: a board; a box; and a hinge, said hinge removably connects said board and said box.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one embodiment, the present invention provides for an exercise device comprising a board, a box, and a hinge. In a further embodiment, the hinge removably connects said board and said box. In yet another, the device having a board that is a slide board. In still another embodiment, the device wherein the box is a step up box. In an even further embodiment he device wherein the box has four legs. In another embodiment, the device wherein the legs of the box are movable to fixedly adjust the height of the box. In still a further embodiment, the device wherein the hinge allows the board and the box to move with each other as the height of the box is adjusted.

In yet another embodiment, the device wherein the hinge allows the angle of the board relative to the box to be adjusted. In still a further embodiment, the device wherein the hinge allows the board and box to be easily adjusted. In yet another embodiment, the device wherein the board has an adjustable length. In still yet another embodiment, the device wherein the board has an adjustable width. In still a further embodiment the device of wherein the board is telescopic. In a further embodiment, the device wherein the board is foldable. In still another embodiment, the device wherein the board is collapsible.

In yet another embodiment, the device wherein the box has an adjustable sized surface area. In still a further embodiment, the device of claim 1 wherein the box is telescopic. In yet another embodiment, the device wherein the box is foldable. In yet a further embodiment, the device wherein the box is collapsible.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention. These drawings are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate one or more embodiments of the present invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of one of the embodiments of the apparatus;

FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of one of the embodiments of the apparatus;

FIG. 3 is an angles perspective view of one of the embodiments of the apparatus; and

FIG. 4 is a. perspective view of one of the embodiments of the apparatus with the board and box separated from one another.

Among those benefits and improvements that have been disclosed, other objects and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present invention and illustrate various objects and features thereof.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention that may be embodied in various forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale, some features may be exaggerated to show details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention.

FIGS. 1-4 illustrate an exercise device having a box 1, a board 2, a hinge 3, and legs 4. FIG. 1 shows a front view of the exercise device with a user that has one foot on the box 1 and board 2, it also shows the hinge 3 connecting the box 1 and the board 2 at an angle. FIG. 2 shows a side view of the exercise device with a user that has one foot on the box 1 and board 2, it also shows the hinge 3 connecting the box 1 and the board 2 at an angle. FIG. 3 is an angled side view of the exercise device with a user that has one foot on the box 1 and board 2, it also shows the hinge 3 connecting the box 1 and the board 2 at an angle. FIG. 4 shows the exercise device with the box 1 and board 2 being separated from one another, it also shows the hinge 3 on the box 1 and the legs 4 of the box.

The Rogo exercise device was designed as a low impact rehabilitation and sports performance device that is composed of a detachable slide board 2 and adjustable step up box 1 attached together by a hinge 3.

The Rogo exercise device allows for numerous adjustments. The height of the step up box 1 can be adjusted to multiple positions. The slide board 2 can be adjusted to numerous angles relative to both the step up board and the ground. The slide board 2 can also be removed from the step up box 1 and be used flat on the ground. All of these various adjustments allow for numerous exercises and workouts. These various adjustments also allow for numerous levels of resistance based on gravity alone.

The step up box 1 can also have an adjustable top surface area. The step up box 1 can also have an adjustable width. The step up box can also be collapsible. The step up box 1 can also be foldable. The various design options of the step up box 1 also allow for compact or easy storage or shipping.

The board 2 of the Rogo exercise device can also be adjusted. The board 2 can be designed to be telescopic. The board 2 could also be designed to be retractable. The board 2 can be designed to be collapsible. The board 2 can be designed to be foldable. All of these design variations would allow the board 2 to have an adjustable length for performing different exercises. These design variation would also allow the board to have an adjustable width for performing different exercises. The adjustability of the board 2 also allows the device to accommodate users with different sized bodies and body types. The various design options of the board 2 also allow for compact or easy storage or shipping.

The step up box 1 also features visual indicators, such as numbers, indicating the height the step up box 1 is at, these number could be in any measuring system such as inches or centimeters. The step up box 1 could also include visual indicators regarding the height of the step up box that correspond to a particular work out or skill level for the user.

The Rogo exercise device can also include visual indicators that tell the user the pitch the slide board is at relative to the top of the step up box. The Rogo exercise device can also include visual indicators that tell the user the pitch the slide board is at relative to the ground on which the device is placed.

The Rogo exercise device can be utilized for rehabilitation of injuries, stretching prior to or after exercise or competition, strength training, and cardio vascular training. In most cases, the Rogo exercise device uses gravity as it main means of resistance. The Rogo exercise device also allows for the use of supplementary resistance pieces either free weight or as an attachment.

The Rogo gives the user the ability to maintain perfect form throughout the movement by using its unique slide surface as an assist device or spotter. In addition, the adjustable box 1 allows for increased assist or spot depending on the user's level of skill.

The major benefits of The Rogo are its flexibility allowing you to use it for a multitude of exercises and its reduction of stress on the joints like the knees and spine while allowing maximal muscle recruitment throughout the movement.

For many individuals high stress on the joints make standard resistance training contraindicated especially when involving multi joint lower body movements. It is through the Rogo's design that it can significantly reduce or eliminate joint associated tension while maximizing the loading of the muscle.

Numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the attendant claims attached hereto, this invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically disclosed herein. 

What is claimed is:
 1. An exercise device comprising: a board; a box; and a hinge, said hinge removably connects said board and said box.
 2. The device of claim 1 wherein said board is a slide board.
 3. The device of claim 1, wherein said box is a step up box.
 4. The device of claim 1, wherein said box has four legs.
 5. The device of claim 1, wherein said legs of said box are movable to fixedly adjust the height of said box.
 6. The device of claim 5, wherein said hinge allows said board and said box to move with each other as the height of the box is adjusted.
 7. The device of claim 1 wherein said hinge allows the angle of the board relative to the box to be adjusted.
 8. The device of claim 1 wherein said hinge allows said board and said box to be easily adjusted.
 9. The device of claim 1 wherein said board has an adjustable length.
 10. The device of claim 1 wherein said board has an adjustable width.
 11. The device of claim 1 wherein said board is telescopic.
 12. The device of claim 1 wherein said board is foldable.
 13. The device of claim 1 wherein said board is collapsible.
 14. The device of claim 1 wherein said box has an adjustable sized surface area.
 15. The device of claim 1 wherein said box is telescopic.
 16. The device of claim 1 wherein said box is foldable.
 17. The device of claim 1 wherein said box is collapsible. 